OPPD joining Habitat Omaha to ‘Rock the Block’ in South Omaha this Saturday

Omaha Public Power District is no stranger to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Omaha and is doing so in partnership with the Latino Economic Development Council as well this Saturday. Volunteers are preparing to “Rock the Block” in South Omaha this weekend on a one-day volunteer mission to build and reconnect communities. 

 

OPPD will work alongside LEDC to reconnect the community in an event that is all about neighbors helping neighbors. We will join homeowners to tackle a variety of curb appeal and minor exterior repair projects. These projects aim to inspire people to become actively involved in their neighborhoods and form a stronger sense of community. “This is an exciting opportunity for our community and different groups to come together and beautify our neighborhoods,” said Itzel Lopez, Co-Founder and CEO of the Latino Economic Development Council.

 

Our work with Habitat Omaha is just one way OPPD employees live our core values of having a passion to serve, honoring our communities, and caring about each other. 

 

Approximately 100 LEDC, OPPD employees, Habitat Omaha staff and the public will work on improvement projects throughout South Omaha.

 

Saturday, May 18 

8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

 

• 8 a.m., meet at 24th and N Streets in front of Plaza de la Raza. Off-street parking available and in the plaza; enter from 25th Street. 

• Kids are welcome. We just ask that they are old enough to volunteer without constant supervision, for those under 18, they will need a parent/guardian to complete online waiver. 

 

MEDIA CONTACTS:                       DAY OF EVENT:

Rita Rodríguez                                 Caroline Nosbisch

Media Specialist, OPPD                 Habitat Omaha